Testimonials

Entries from the Pitstop Hill Guest Book

“A wonderful time with fantastic people, a welcoming staff and first class surf and accommodation. A trip never to be forgotten”JS, Hermosa Beach California, November 2014

“Thanks so much for a great holiday. Welcoming staff and good times – be proud of your effort – the professionalism SHINES!”CW, Perth, September 2014

“Thankyou for the experience of my life! Great waves, great food, great company. A real touch of class is the Pitstop Hill experience. See you all again soon, thanks!”DM, Perth, August 2014

“Wonderful hosts, food, highly knowledgeable guides, great waves, professional set-up, very hospitable, nothing was too much trouble. You guys are a class lot!”RC, Melbourne, August 2014

“We got out here 9 days ago to a three foot swell. The next day it was 8 foot plus and it didn’t drop below four foot for the rest of the trip. To say we scored is an understatement. The food, the staff, the accommodations, the conversations and cold beer and cats and dogs and I could write more…”WD, Burleigh Heads, Australia July 2014

“Had some awesome waves with some great people. Thank you kindly for sharing your knowledge, food and enthusiasm.”MR, Perth, July 2014

“Another amazing trip of incredible waves, fantastic food, and a super cool vibe. You guys all rock and I can’t wait till I come back in March 2015. Yew!”NB, Perth, May 2014

“What an incredible 10 days, the only thing better than the amazing waves and scenery was the Pitstop Hill team that made the experience a truly unforgettable one! Food and lodging were outstanding.”AH, Cape Town, August 2013

“Thanks once again Pitstops team. Another terrific trip. Best surf destination in the world.”WW, Tweed Heads, May 2013 (5 return visits as of 2015)

“Always, always and always, I miss here. This is the place to be. I will return and you know it. Thank you again for another great stay”PY, Japan/Hong Kong, February 2013 (as of 2015 has visited 7 times!)

“Bonza time at the Hill, the team put on a first class show. The food was to die for and so is the location. If you can’t enjoy yourself here then you can’t be helped! Thanks to the local staff for making us feel so welcome in your fantastic land, you guys made my trip.”AV, Perth, October 2012

“Thanks for another fantastic experience, great advice and encouragement from all of you. You should be proud of the whole Pitstop Hill experience”GW, Perth, October 2011

“Megs, The Boss, and staff, thanks so much, you are doing everything right, don’t change a thing!”MC, Mornington Peninsula Australia, April 2010

“6 guys, 12 days, 12 breaks. What a sensational surfing, cultural and life experience. The Pitstop team gave us all a terrific holiday.”PH, Merewether Australia, April 2010

“Many thanks for a fantastic holiday. 10 breaks, all but one to ourselves, can’t beat that!!”PM, Ballina Australia, July 2010 (has returned 4 times)

“Can’t wait to come back, crew are awesome, great waves and epic food… I’m taking the kitchen staff back home with me! Thanks guys.”MS, Manly Australia, July 2010

“This place sucks, the waves suck, the food was the worst, and the people were mean. I’m going to tell everyone… so that there is space next year so that we can come back and get more terrible experiences, if I say anything else I’ll find it sold out every week”KA, Whistler Canada, March 2009 (has returned 3 times)

“5 star treatment and 5 star waves! Thanks so much to all of you for an amazing trip. See you again soon.”JB, Devon England, April 2009

“Its official there is 92 steps on the stairway to heaven. Best holiday, best waves, best crew ever. Thanks Paul, Megan and the rest of the team. See you soon”SD, Newcastle Australia, May 2009

“This is a little piece of paradise – a rare and precious gem of a place, where the spirit can roam free and the body can strengthen itself. 5 consecutive surfs at 5 different breaks!!! And the food… just as much quality and variety as the waves. Thanks to everyone at Pitstop Hill for giving us the best”PA, Sydney Australia, May 2009

“Awesome trip again. You guys are ripping! Great waves, food and hospitality. Thanks for the pics and for looking after the frothing groms. See you next time”MA, Falcon Australia, July 2009 (MA and friends have returned 5 times)

“92 steps to Paradise. If this is what heaven’s like, I wanna go there! To Paul, Megan, Luke and Kate and all the staff of Pitstop Hill, thanks for making our stay so memorable, nothing was ever too much trouble. I’m definitely comin’ back… even if its in another life. I’ll definitely make sure I can “pigdog” when I come back. Don’t change a thing Paul.”MD, Cronulla Australia, July 2009 (has returned 5 times, booked twice in 2015)

“Second trip, many more to come. Great surf, beautiful line-ups, delicious food, warm hosts and a good crew of mates. Life doesn’t get much better.”AG, Cottesloe Australia, October 2009

“To all the Pitty Crew. After months of anticipation, the ultimate surf trip became reality. Our dreams of surf and all the good times have been well and truly exceeded. Great surf, food, staff and facilities have made it the best trip ever. All the best for the resort as its going to be a massive hit. See you all next year.”NM, Torquay Australia, June 2008 (first guests)

“Pitstop Boys (and girls), I was blown away by the epic-ness of the Pitty operation. Such an unreal setup, overlooking possibly the funnest righthander on the planet, kegging slabs within spitting distance and a
classic crew making sure we got the best waves going. Keep up the FILTHNESS.”HD, Perth Australia, September 2008

Located in the Indonesian Mentawai Islands in the region known to surfers as Playgrounds, Pitstop Hill was one of the first, and still the best, land camps in the area. I’d done many a boat trip through the area, which has the highest density of perfect waves anywhere in the world, but had stayed away from land camps, fearing lack of access and mobility to all the great waves like Rifles and Kanduis. However, Pitstops overcomes this by having fast boats and experienced guides on hand at all times to whisk you over to the best conditions. There’s also a fun, quite soft right directly in front (called Pitstops) and it’s a five minute walk to the legendary break of E-Bay. The camp is nestled in manicured gardens, it’s superbly run and the chance of getting seasick is practically zero.Ben Mondy, (Mpora.com – 9 Amazing surf camps that will make you want to quit real life for good)